A symbol of emotions and sensitivity, the element of water is about relationships and feelings. This element is associated with water sign astrological signs – Pisces, Scorpio, Cancer. It’s also associated with the suit of cups in the traditional tarot.
If you have a lot of water in your natal chart, you may be an empath. Or more empathetic than most people. These individuals can be more sensitive all around – which I’m sure they would agree is a blessing and a curse. These signs are also often associated with psychic and intuitive ability. And healing. Of course, that doesn’t mean that if you are a fire sign (as an example), you can’t have intuitive gifts. One of my best psychic friends is an Aries. It just lends itself to being more “open” and being a natural healer.
I find it interesting that a lot of people who have water (or a lot of water) in their natal chart are naturally drawn to water. They may engage in water sports (swimming, for example), or like to vacation in places by the water. Even things as seemingly mundane as enjoying baths can also be a hallmark that some of these people share. Water is all about our feelings and our emotions. Think of all the examples in life where water is used to “wash clean” or “wash anew.” Baptism, for example, or washing of the feet that a lot of Catholics and Christians may practice around Easter. Even taking a shower. Washing away impurity…making clean. Making new.
A very easy daily ritual you can partake in is to envision the shower water literally washing away all the negativity, all the emotional dirt and grime you may have collected or been around (I think negativity and toxicity can stick to us if we’re around a lot of people or situations that are like this) that day. Or, if it’s first thing in the morning, cleansing your aura so that you can begin the day anew in the spiritual sense.
Epsom/sea salt baths are also a great way to cleans yourself of negativity. Salt by itself is wonderful for protection and “pulling out or away” negativity. This is also why being in the ocean can be healthy and spiritually cleansing and awakening. The sea water draws out toxins and the water alone can calm and cleanse. You can stand on the shore and every time a wave comes up to your feet or legs, as it pulls away, imagine it pulling away your problems or worries. Or if you have a specific problem or worry, imagine the ocean taking it away.
If you find yourself drawn to water, it may be for more spiritual reasons. Maybe you need or want more emotion or sensitivity in your life. Or within a certain relationship. If you fear water or just don’t really like it, is it that you also fear being overcome by emotion? Do you also tend to shy away from deep, committed relationships for fear of becoming too emotionally attached? Water can sustain life and can give nourishment and cleanse. But it can also drown and essentially destroy.
Water is far and away my most favorite element. I have a lot of Scorpio in my chart, so I guess it makes sense. In the coming days or weeks, spend some time with the idea of the element of water and what it means for you. What about it appeals to you and what turns you away. And why.
Be open to what calls you…
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